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Finding the Third Proportional to 564,682.50 and 848,277

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Solution

The third proportional to 564,682.50 and 848,277 is: 1,274,298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,682.50 : 848,277 = 848,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,682.50/848,277 = 848,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,682.50x = 848,277 × 848,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,682.50x = 719,573,868,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,573,868,729/564,682.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274,298.16

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